The problem will ordinarily consist of a general situation and several
situations.
Take the class to the point where the Exercise is to begin. Distribute
copies of the problem and allow a few minutes for the members of the
class to look over the problem and the terrain. The Director then reads
the problem aloud and points out the topographical features and places
that are referred to. The members of the class follow from the copies in
their possession.
Questions are asked by the Director. One or more members of the class
are required to make a brief statement of the problem, the idea being to
make certain that every man is entirely familiar with the tactical
situation under consideration. This insures a solid foundation on which
the succeeding situations may be developed.
The first situation is then handed to members of the class. The Director
cautions them that each man is to consider himself as being the
commander of the unit whose operations are to be considered.
The solution of the situation is then proceeded with. This solution may
be required to be reduced to writing; it may be given orally; or a
combination of the two systems may be employed.
For example: The situation involves the preparation of a verbal field
order. The Director proceeds step by step with the details of the matter
to be included in each successive paragraph, arriving at a decision as
to just what the wording should be.